HHS OCR report · 2020
Douglas County Hospital dba Alomere Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Douglas County Hospital dba Alomere Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 49,859
- Submission date
- Jan 3, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Douglas County Hospital dba Alomere Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee fell victim to an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 49,859 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, drivers’ license information, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, lab results, diagnoses, health insurance information, and other treatment information. Alomere notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute not...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Douglas County Hospital dba Alomere Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 49,859 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 3, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Douglas County Hospital dba Alomere Health legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Douglas County Hospital dba Alomere Health.